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On The Road Bus Trip to The Fox Theatre-Detroit

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 12:00pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for this popular bus trip. We will dine at Encore Catering & Banquet Center for an elegant buffet. We will then enjoy the magic of "NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet" at the Fox Theatre.

Full
Registration Required
Payment Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Join us for this popular bus trip. We will dine at Encore Catering & Banquet Center for an elegant buffet. We will then enjoy the magic of "NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet" at the Fox Theatre.

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For the Love of Poetry @ Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Do you love poetry? Do you also write poetry? If your answer is “yes", then please join fellow poetry lovers  for reading, analyzing and writing  poems, and being introduced to a poet.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love poetry? Do you also write poetry? If your answer is “yes", then please join fellow poetry lovers  for reading, analyzing and writing  poems, and being introduced to a poet.

Growing Early Literacy Skills Through Books - A Workshop for Early Childhood Educators (RTRM)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Growing Early Literacy Skills Through Books - A Workshop for Early Childhood Educators

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Growing Early Literacy Skills Through Books - A Workshop for Early Childhood Educators

Craftastic Wednesday: Decoupage Air Dry Clay Ornaments

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
iCube Makerspace at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to decoupage air dry clay ornaments to add a unique touch to your holiday decorations. These are perfect for hanging on a tree, gifting to loved ones, or decorating your home for the holidays.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: iCube Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to decoupage air dry clay ornaments to add a unique touch to your holiday decorations. These are perfect for hanging on a tree, gifting to loved ones, or decorating your home for the holidays.

Knit 2gether Group

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Knit 2gether:

Participants gather to enjoy their projects and the companionship of like-minded people. Skill levels range from beginner to expert. No instructor. Limited to 20 persons.

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Participants gather to enjoy their projects and the companionship of like-minded people. Skill levels range from beginner to expert. No instructor. Limited to 20 persons.

Promotional graphic for the NO-VI Chess Club. The text reads: 'NO-VI Chess Club. Ages 5 to Adult. No previous knowledge of chess is necessary.' The background features a silver king chess piece in focus on a black and white chessboard, with a blurred gold piece lying down in the background.

NO-VI Chess Club

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Whole Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults
NO-VI Chess Club:

Join our NO-VI Chess Club to participate, learn and sharpen your chess skill. No previous knowledge of chess is necessary. This program will include lectures, practice games, ...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Registration Required

Join our NO-VI Chess Club to participate, learn and sharpen your chess skill. No previous knowledge of chess is necessary. This program will include lectures, practice games, game analysis, and other components of chess training. Limited number of chess boards, timers, and rule books are provided (sponsored by a generous library donor). Please bring your own board.

Registration is required for each session. Ages 5 and up welcome (caregivers are expected to accompany their child to the program if under the age of 12).


 

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Local History Room Office Hours

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Local History Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Historical Commission
Age Group:
Adults
Local History Room Office Hours:

Come to the Local History Room for assistance or just to meet commission members and learn about Novi's history.  

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Historical Commission

Come to the Local History Room for assistance or just to meet commission members and learn about Novi's history.
 


 

Pages to Pages: ESL/ELL Bookclub

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adults

Improve your English while reading a book with friends! For High-Intermediate to Advanced English speakers only. We will discuss one book during the sixteen-week session. This book club meets every other week.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Event Details:

Improve your English while reading a book with friends! For High-Intermediate to Advanced English speakers only. We will discuss one book during the sixteen-week session. This book club meets every other week.

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Evening of English

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
West Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an evening of learning English. Learn grammar, vocabulary, and practice your conversational skills. Great for all levels. Registration Required. No childcare provided.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of learning English. Learn grammar, vocabulary, and practice your conversational skills. Great for all levels. Registration Required. No childcare provided.

Spanish conversation Group 3rd tuesday of each month from 5-6:30pm. Registration required

Spanish Conversation Group

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Hola amigos! All levels of Spanish speakers from ZERO to NATIVE are welcome to join us!  High school students welcome. 

 

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hola amigos! All levels of Spanish speakers from ZERO to NATIVE are welcome to join us!  High school students welcome. 

 

 

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Novi Historical Commission Meeting

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Historical Commission
Age Group:
Adults

The Novi Historical Commission meets 1x a month to discuss ongoing projects related to the sharing and preserving of Novi's history. All meetings are open to the public.

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Historical Commission
Event Details:

The Novi Historical Commission meets 1x a month to discuss ongoing projects related to the sharing and preserving of Novi's history. All meetings are open to the public.

Knit 2gether Group

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Knit 2gether:

Participants gather to enjoy their projects and the companionship of like-minded people. Skill levels range from beginner to expert. No instructor. Limited to 20 persons.

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Participants gather to enjoy their projects and the companionship of like-minded people. Skill levels range from beginner to expert. No instructor. Limited to 20 persons.

Pages to Pages: ESL/ELL Bookclub

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adults

Improve your English while reading a book with friends! For High-Intermediate to Advanced English speakers only. We will discuss one book during the sixteen-week session. This book club meets every other week.

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Event Details:

Improve your English while reading a book with friends! For High-Intermediate to Advanced English speakers only. We will discuss one book during the sixteen-week session. This book club meets every other week.

Promotional graphic for the NO-VI Chess Club. The text reads: 'NO-VI Chess Club. Ages 5 to Adult. No previous knowledge of chess is necessary.' The background features a silver king chess piece in focus on a black and white chessboard, with a blurred gold piece lying down in the background.

NO-VI Chess Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Whole Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults
NO-VI Chess Club:

Join our NO-VI Chess Club to participate, learn and sharpen your chess skill. No previous knowledge of chess is necessary. This program will include lectures, practice games, ...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Registration Required

Join our NO-VI Chess Club to participate, learn and sharpen your chess skill. No previous knowledge of chess is necessary. This program will include lectures, practice games, game analysis, and other components of chess training. Limited number of chess boards, timers, and rule books are provided (sponsored by a generous library donor). Please bring your own board.

Registration is required for each session. Ages 5 and up welcome (caregivers are expected to accompany their child to the program if under the age of 12).


 

Library Closes at 2pm

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Novi Public Library

The Library will reopen on Saturday, December 20 at 10am.

Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

The Library will reopen on Saturday, December 20 at 10am.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Whole Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

To schedule an appointment, please click here or log onto redcrossblood.org

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

To schedule an appointment, please click here or log onto redcrossblood.org

Library Closes at 5pm

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Novi Public Library

The Library will reopen on Friday, December 26 at 10am.

Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

The Library will reopen on Friday, December 26 at 10am.

Library Closed

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Novi Public Library

The Library will reopen on Friday, December 26 at 10am.

Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

The Library will reopen on Friday, December 26 at 10am.

Library Closed

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Novi Public Library

The Library will reopen on Friday, January 2 at 10am.

Closing
Branches:
Novi Public Library
Description:

The Library will reopen on Friday, January 2 at 10am.

Novi Mental Health Alliance Meeting

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults

The mission of this group is to raise mental health awareness, well-being, and self-efficacy in the Novi Community School District’s (NCSD) K-12 system for students, with the support of parents, staff, and community members.  

Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:

The mission of this group is to raise mental health awareness, well-being, and self-efficacy in the Novi Community School District’s (NCSD) K-12 system for students, with the support of parents, staff, and community members.  

Graphic showing a laptop screen with the words “Virtual Business Book Club” on the left and the cover of Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World by Ginni Rometty on the right. The cover features a photo of the author against a dark green background.

Business Book Club - Virtual

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Business/Career, Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join our Virtual Business Book Club, a monthly online gathering where entrepreneurs, professionals, and business enthusiasts explore influential works in the world of business.

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business/Career, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our Virtual Business Book Club, a monthly online gathering where entrepreneurs, professionals, and business enthusiasts explore influential works in the world of business.

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Evening of English

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
West Meeting Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an evening of learning English. Learn grammar, vocabulary, and practice your conversational skills. Great for all levels. Registration Required. No childcare provided.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of learning English. Learn grammar, vocabulary, and practice your conversational skills. Great for all levels. Registration Required. No childcare provided.

Japanese Conversation Group 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm, registration required. Knowledge of hiragana and katakana required. Ages 16+

Japanese Conversation Group

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

こんにちは! Do you think your Japanese conversation skills are getting rusty? Let’s practice and learn Japanese together! Knowledge of Hiragana and Katakana required. Ages 13+

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Conversation Groups, Cultural/International, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

こんにちは! Do you think your Japanese conversation skills are getting rusty? Let’s practice and learn Japanese together! Knowledge of Hiragana and Katakana required. Ages 13+

Graphic with a blue background and a row of books at the bottom. On the left, dark text reads “Business Book Club.” On the right is the book cover Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World by Ginni Rometty, featuring a photo of the author against a green background.

Business Book Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Novi Public Library
Program Type:
Business/Career, Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join our Business Book Club, a monthly gathering where entrepreneurs, professionals, and business enthusiasts explore influential works in the world of business.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business/Career, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our Business Book Club, a monthly gathering where entrepreneurs, professionals, and business enthusiasts explore influential works in the world of business.